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June 20, 2022
100 Kids Rescued From Austrian Alps Hike Gone Bad
Earlier this month, a massive group of students between the ages of 12-14 and the eight teachers accompanying them on what they thought was a casual afternoon trek had to be rescued when they realized they’d bit off way, way more than they could chew. The group was hiking to...
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June 20, 2022
‘The Dyrt’ is Waiving Fees for Campgrounds, Campers
The Dyrt, an app that connects campers with campgrounds, is now waiving fees for both campers and campgrounds. The Dyrt started with campgrounds last year and now is doing the same for campers with a PRO subscription. Woodallscm
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June 19, 2022
A European RV maker has turned an electric Mercedes-Benz van into a luxury camper van
RV makers have been debuting fully electric RV builds and concepts throughout 2022. Dutch RV maker Tonke has unveiled its camper van model based on Mercedes-Benz's electric EQV van. Business Insider
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June 18, 2022
Nepal to move Everest base camp from melting glacier
Nepal is preparing to move its Everest base camp because global warming and human activity are making it unsafe. The camp, used by up to 1,500 people in the spring climbing season, is situated on the rapidly thinning Khumbu glacier. Researchers say melt-water destabilises the glacier, and climbers say crevasses...
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June 17, 2022
BlackStrap Elevates Jim Sanco to VP of Brand Management, Hire Randy Torcom As Brand Director
BEND, OR., (June 17, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – BlackStrap, the leading made-in-the-USA manufacturer of face gear, base layers, and accessories for winter sports, anglers, and outdoor recreationists, today announced the promotion of Jim Sanco to Vice President of Brand and Marketing, and the hiring of Randy Torcom as their new Brand Director....
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June 16, 2022
Winnebago Industries Completes 1,300-Mile Electric Road Trip
Winnebago Industries just completed a more than 1,300-mile all-electric RV road trip with the e-RV, the first all-electric zero emission motorhome concept from a major RV manufacturer. The e-RV was introduced in January at the Florida RV Super Show by the company’s Advanced Technology Group as a fully functional, all-electric...
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June 16, 2022
Investors Buy Pa. Park for $3.8M, Plan Improvements
A group of investors, including Deepak Bhatnagar, of Flemington, N.J., and Kuldeep Kumar, of New York, purchased the 48-acre RelaxNation in Lehighton, Pa., for $3.8 million in early June. The investors plan on making improvements and updates to the year-round vacation and leisure destination that offers both traditional campgrounds and experiential...
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June 16, 2022
Zealios And Life Time® Announce Multi-Year Partnership for Iconic Athletic Events
BEND, Oregon, June 16, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Zealios, the Bend, Oregon-based outdoor performance and adventure brand, has announced a new partnership with Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, as official sunscreen and anti-chafe sponsor of Life Time Athletic Events. The partnership will support the ongoing...
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June 16, 2022
Grassroots Connect wraps up sold-out and solid Knoxville spring show, sets eyes on fall industry gathering
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (JUNE 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootsoutdoors.com), the national organization working together for the health and growth of independent specialty outdoor retail, closed the curtain on their sold-out spring Grassroots Connect show last week. Gathering 118 attending retailers representing more than 200 storefronts, Grassroots Connect...
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June 16, 2022
KOA: 21.5 Million Households to Camp Over Fourth of July
The KOA Monthly Research Report – June Edition indicates that 21.5 million camping households are planning to go camping over the Fourth of July this year, an 8.6% increase in campers over the same holiday last year. Modern Campground